I really look forward to fall when so many plants change into their colorful fall wardrobes; it's such a beautiful sight. The American Beautyberry is one such plant that makes quite a showing, boasting bright magenta berries that look much like bracelets of amethyst beads glistening in clusters along drooping branches.

I planted beauty berry last fall, it came back here in WI. The berries don't seem to be as large as they were when I planted it but there is sure a lot of them and they are the purple. I live in zone 5a....................

I have two. They don't aren't as showy here in my challenging soil and more arid habitat, but it's still nice! No berries this year, as it rarely got watered during this drought. It did bloom once, but no berries...darn!

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad

At least it survived Linda. If it makes it through the winter that is.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others.
~~ Sharon Brown ~~

Yes Linda, it was hot here this year as well, so not all of them produced fruit, others not as much.
But, like Ann said, at least it survived, and we can all hope for better weather next year.... I will be doing my part and hoping with all my might!

May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day --Native American Proverb

Oops, I meant to say no berries...when I said no blooms. They don't seem to have trouble surviving...just wilts when it doesn't get enough water...and no berries sometimes (like this year). The berries are the best part!

I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad

Very nice article. Thanks! I've got two of these beauties (smile)--planted 'em four years ago and they are now about 5 ft. across and 3 ft. tall. Wonderful amethyst berries. They're planted near my compost pile and they seem to love that. Glad to know that the birds love them too. I'm in zone 7a and they've come back reliably every year.